COVID-19

We want to reassure the public that RFTA is actively tracking the spread of COVID-19 and coordinating with Public Health officials and local, state and federal authorities on a regular basis.

At this time, transit service continues to operate at a reduced level of service for those in need of its essential service. RFTA will continue to follow Public Health guidance (as we encourage everyone else to do) as this event evolves to ensure we are following the proper precautions in keeping our workforce and customers safe.

RFTA is undertaking practical measures to keep our buses and facilities sanitized and safe. Every day, we’re fogging buses, cleaning & sanitizing stops, stations, facilities, work spaces and offices. All buses used in service are disinfected at least every 24 hours.

RFTA and its partners appreciate the community’s patience during this challenging time. In the event RFTA does have to alter scheduled service further due to COVID-19, we will try and provide as much notification to the public as possible. We encourage our passengers to check RFTA’s social media and web page frequently for service updates.

The safety of our employees and customers is our number one priority at RFTA and we will work together as a community to weather this storm. We encourage the public to stay informed and prepared and recommend the following resources for guidance from Public Health officials.

All RFTA public restrooms throughout the valley, along with Rubey Park Transit Center restrooms are closed to the public until further notice.

UPDATE 3/30/2020

To limit interaction with bus operators, please load all buses through the rear door. Exceptions will be made for passengers needing the wheelchair ramp. Also, bus fares are temporarily suspended and will not be collected at this time.

Phase 3 Service Reductions will continue regional transit services at a bare minimum for essential valley workers. These are in additional to previous service reductions.

UPDATE 3/14/2020

RIDER ALERT #2: Rubey Park Transit Center lobby is closed for the health and safety of the public.

Please Note: – RFTA buses are still in operation – The Rubey Park Restrooms are closed

UPDATE 3/12/2020

FOR THE SAFETY OF OTHER PASSENGERS AND YOUR BUS DRIVER, PLEASE DO NOT USE RFTA SERVICES IF YOU’RE EXPERIENCING RESPIRATORY ILLNESS (FEVER, COUGH, AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH).

RFTA IS CURRENTLY OPERATING AT NOMINAL LEVELS

However, we might be required to make a decision in the best interest of our employees, passengers, and the communities we serve to reduce service levels to some degree. In the event RFTA does have to alter scheduled service due to COVID-19, we will try and provide as much notification to the public as possible.